Summer Hunt IV XLIII/2008

Summer Hunt IV July 25-27, 2008

Champions are: Heavy Weapons- Baron William of the Battered Helm

Equestrian-Lady Francesca da Monte

Arts and Sciences -Banu Shadra (trailing a mini-me)

Archery -Banu Shadra (not a typo! up against 6 other entries!)

The 'fundraising' for Gypsy Caravan's Sam was successful--two boxes food and items were donated . $180 cash was raised. We also got an update on Sam.--He is showing positive signs of recovery, so keep up the good thoughts, prayers and support for this family.

This event was truly a concerted effort. The surrounding branches of Midhaven, Shittimwoode, Aquaterra, BAO, & Dragon's Laire & as far away as Dragon's Mist-contributed their efforts. Thanks! to the many people who helped make this event the best Summer Hunt EVER!

THL Godith and Lady Signy came down from Shittimwoode to erect the Cloisters which were used as a a showcase for the feast and evening court.

Baron Hauk and Baroness Rosamund presided over all courts for both days. And Baron Hauk amazed us with his horn signalling prowess.

THL Allen Pierce served as Court Herald. At Saturday evening Court, THL Giraldus Evienece , resident of Earnrokke, was given the Aquaterra service award called the SeaHorse for his service to Aquaterra .

Rapier activites were run by Lady Wulfwyn- the Winner was THL Morrigan Graham & Most Chivalric was Basilius (sp) And thanks to- HW & rapier Lysts-Angharad ver Reynulf HW MiC -Carolina da PoliAna Thrown Weapons Marshal- Arn Ansgar Rapier Marshal -Lady Wulfwyn

More thanks- Equestrian Championship Asst MiC -Macha the Determined for authorizations. Hunting Preserve Course set up-THL Agelos Evienece with THL Khaidu, Lord Phydeaux, THL Thorkel ; Field take down Agelos & Tristan Sr EMs helpers-THLs Khaidu and Saikhan ScoreKeeper-Baroness Anastasia EMiTs-Baroness Tsuruko, Ersebet, Seabhdan

Archery Championship MiC-Ersebet and Khaidu Archery Scorekeeper- Baroness Anastasia

A&S Judges For the Shire Championship-Duchess Elspeth (who came all the way from Trimaris to work this event ;'>) & Duchess Angharad, and THL Saikhan A&S entries- TBA and the documentation posted on the Hunt Guild Website

Dog Barding contest won by 'Habibi the Mongol dog' entered by Khaidu and Saikhan.

Prizes were donated (& artisan*): Wulfwyn*, Siobhan a Burc*, THLs Godith & Saikhan , Baroness Anastasia, THL Saikhan

On-site Merchantocrat-Lady Jan Kaupmaorsdottir Gold Key -Lady Suzanne d'Quest Troll! Siobhan a Burc with crew-Master Robyrt, THL Godith, Lady Signy, Lord Arjay. Katheryn Brennan

Chirurgeon-HL Jade (didn't have anything to do all weekend--yippee!)

Silent Auction set up and work was conducted primarily by Crios Sealgaire.

Betting Man's Guide Auctioneer was Baroness Anastasia. (This was the most successful Auction ever! )

Sunday Hunt Guild Activities Congrats to Samira al Waadi and Marguerite fitzWilliam for achieving Valet de Venerie (First Level of the Hunt Guild Persona Challenges) Hunting Weapons Contest-won by Siobhan a Burc for her research on SpearThrowers. Congrats! Archery Marshal on Sunday -THL Asny Haakonsdottir Hunt Persona Challenge on Sunday-judges were Baronesses Anastasia & Tsuruko, THL Saikhan

Pictures and video of everything and everyone will be uploaded next week on Summer Hunt website! thanks for playing at Summer Hunt! Donwenna La Mareschale